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Definition of piano :
1. Alt. of Pianoforte
2. Soft; - a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. ( Abbrev. p.)
Synonyms:
voiced, sonant, diffuse, musical instrument, spinet, softly, indulgent, grand, subdued, sostinente pianoforte, bass clef, digitorium, flaccid, oblique pianoforte, balmy, lenient, concert grand, delicate, pianissimo, pianino, gently, dumb piano, andante, soft, easy, arr., square, cabinet, clavichord, mild, pianoforte, forte-piano, clef, bar line, cushy, allegro, player piano, bar, baby grand, apartment grand, con brio, diffused, boudoir, lightly, quietly, easygoing, flabby, con amore, adagio, upright, cottage piano, gentle, pianette, pianissimo assai
musical instrument (part of speech: noun)
English horn, harpsichord, classical guitar, trumpet, electric guitar, guitar, bass, keyboard, clarinet, violincello, alto saxophone, French horn, bassoon, cello, viola, recorder, fiddle, violin, harp, organ, flute, piccolo, harmonica, banjo, electric piano, drum, saxophone, tenor saxophone, oboe, horn, trombone
musical instruments (part of speech: noun)
bagpipes, air guitar, balalaika, barrel organ, bass guitar, accordion
Usage examples:
- Who was playing the piano? - "Melomaniacs", James Huneker.
- Now I wonder if she would be angry with me if I went to the piano- if I were to play something very gently? - "The Untilled Field", George Moore.
- In short, they played upon him lightly as they touch the piano. - "Love Me Little, Love Me Long", Charles Reade Edition: 10 Language: English.